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Watch as Major General Pat Ryder holds Pentagon briefing

Watch as US Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder conducts a news briefing on Thursday 4 January.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

U.S. announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as Congress is stalled on aid bill

The U.S. announced military aid of up to $250 million. It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation now stalled on Capitol Hill.

WEKU · Dec 28, 2023

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill

The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

US nuclear sub offers show of force in the Middle East

The US continues to boost its regional military presence amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023

Strike In Sinai Resort Town Traced To Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels

Israeli military official points to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as the source of strike in Sinai resort town

Zenger · Oct 27, 2023

U.S. fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops

The strikes on two locations linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps came in retaliation for drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2023

Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

The US is sharing hard lessons from urban combat in Iraq and Syria as Israel prepares to invade Gaza

The prospect of Israeli forces launching an assault into Gaza’s dense urban neighborhoods is bringing back searing memories of the deadly battles the U.S.-led coalition fought against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

The week the world tried to stop Gaza spinning out of control

The visits and diplomacy have been to one end: containment. Because if the conflict spills over, the consequences will be global

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

US Navy Destroyer shoots down three missiles fired by Yemeni forces

The Pentagon said it was uncertain where the missiles were headed but could ‘potentially’ have been aimed at ‘targets in Israel’

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023